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Renee's Miami Blog August 2006 Archive

By Renee Chapple, About.com Guide to Miami since 2002

Miami-area Beaches Photo Gallery

Sunday August 27, 2006
This image gallery offers photos of the finest beaches South Florida has to offer. Image courtesy Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau

Ocean Drive and Art Deco Photo Gallery

Sunday August 27, 2006
This collection of photos highlights the unique nature of Miami Beach's art deco district and Ocean Drive. Photo courtesy Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau

Downtown Miami and Coconut Grove Photo Gallery

Sunday August 27, 2006
This gallery offers a collection of beautiful photos of downtown Miami and Coconut Grove. Photo courtesy Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau

Miami Wildlife Photo Gallery

Saturday August 26, 2006
This photo gallery offers a glimpse at some of Miami's native wildlife captured on film. U.S. Government Photo

World MBA Tour Visits Miami

Saturday August 26, 2006
The tour will take place September 12th at the JW Marriott on Brickell Avenue 5pm-9pm. The World MBA Tour provides an opportunity for you to meet admissions officers and alumni ... Read More

Submit Your Photos to About Miami!

Thursday August 24, 2006
Would you like to share your favorite Miami photos with the world and have your name appear in lights? The About Miami site accepts photo submissions for use in our ... Read More

Bass Museum of Art

Sunday August 20, 2006
The museum was founded in 1963 when art collectors John and Johanna Bass bequeathed their extensive collection to the city of Miami Beach. The collection and it’s highly varied, always ... Read More

Hurricane History Facts

Sunday August 20, 2006
What was the deadliest hurricane of all time? The costliest? What state has taken the most direct hurricane hits? How often, on average, do major hurricanes hit the US? I've ... Read More

Best Places to Work in Miami, 2006

Sunday August 20, 2006
Are you tired of the nine to five routine and think there must be a better place to spend those hours? If your company is among the many downsizing right ... Read More

Castro Near Death?

Sunday August 13, 2006
Miami's Cuban exile community is paying close attention to media reports this week. A statement released today by the Cuban government and translated by the Miami Herald indicates that Cuban leader ... Read More

Coral Gables, City Beautiful

Sunday August 13, 2006
Just south of downtown Miami lies beautiful Coral Gables, or simply "The Gables" as it's known to natives. This planned section of town is an oasis of quiet stately homes ... Read More

Miami International Airport, the Basics

Sunday August 13, 2006
Miami International Airport (MIA) is one of the world’s busiest airports and serves as a hub for international flights between the United States and Latin America and the Caribbean. While ... Read More

Miami Beach Shopping

Sunday August 6, 2006
Yes, there’s the sugar-sand beach, the hot clubs and the beautiful people. But what good would a visit to South Beach be without a day (or two) of shopping? The ... Read More

Naming Hurricanes

Sunday August 6, 2006
Have you ever wondered about the system used for naming hurricanes? Where did those names come from, anyway? Will we have to suffer through another "Hurricane Andrew"? The system is ... Read More

Overview of the Florida Keys

Sunday August 6, 2006
One of the perks of living in Miami is the sun, sand and surf. But where do you go to get away from it all when you live in a ... Read More

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